Plymouth, Minn., City Code § 410 § 410.50
Summary Action
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Subd. 1. When the condition of the rental dwelling of any license holder or their agent, representative, employee or lessee is detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare as to constitute a nuisance, fire hazard or other unsafe or dangerous condition and thus give rise to an emergency, the Compliance Official shall have the authority to summarily condemn or close off such area of the rental dwelling. Subd. 2. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Compliance Official to cease business or revoke or suspend the license or permit shall be entitled to appeal to the Council immediately, by filing a Notice of Appeal. The City Manager shall schedule a date for hearing before the Council and notify the aggrieved person of the date. Subd. 3. The hearing shall be conducted in the same manner as if the aggrieved person had not received summary action. Subd. 4. The decision of the Compliance Official shall not be voided by the filing of such appeal. Only after the Council has held its hearing will the decision of the Compliance Official be affected.
Plymouth City Code § 410 § 410.50 grants the Compliance Official emergency authority to immediately condemn or close off a rental dwelling — or a portion of one — when its condition poses a serious threat to public health, safety, or welfare, such as a nuisance, fire hazard, or other dangerous situation. Any person harmed by that decision has the right to appeal directly to the City Council by filing a Notice of Appeal, after which the City Manager schedules a formal hearing. Critically, the Compliance Official's action remains in full effect while the appeal is pending — it is only lifted or modified after the Council completes its hearing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Plymouth City Code § 410 § 410.50, a compliant rental property operator maintains dwelling conditions that never rise to the level of a nuisance, fire hazard, or other emergency — because the Compliance Official can act immediately and without prior notice to condemn or close off a unit or building in such situations. Operators who receive a summary action generally document the condition of the property, respond promptly to any official communications, and understand that their license or permit suspension remains active even if they file an appeal. Familiarity with the City Council appeal process and the City Manager's role in scheduling hearings helps operators navigate the post-action period effectively.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Plymouth City Code § 410 § 410.50 is relevant to tenants because a summary condemnation or closure ordered by the Compliance Official can directly affect their ability to occupy a rental unit, even while an appeal by the landlord is pending before the City Council. Tenants in a property subject to summary action may want to understand that the Compliance Official's decision stays in place throughout any appeal process, meaning a condemned or closed area cannot simply be reopened because an appeal was filed. Tenants facing displacement or unsafe conditions connected to a summary action can seek information from Plymouth's housing or code enforcement office, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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